2. Julia Hubbard released her guide to cookery The Strong Vegan. The personal trainer has inspired many of her clients to try veganism, and hopes this book will assist them. The cook she worked with turned vegan as a result of the project too.

25. Aussie Vlad Ixel's limited time competing in triathlon doesn't seem to have held him back as he reached #1 ranking in the world for his age group over the Half Ironman distance. This is despite minimal training on the bike.

32. Runner Fiona Oakes completed the Atacama crossing which she described as the toughest challenge yet with challenges in the form of hostile terrain, subzero temperatures, extreme heat and sand dunes. She won one of the stages.

Great Vegan Athletes was set up to celebrate the incredible achievements of elite vegan athletes, and highlight that a vegan diet is in no way a hindrance to athletic excellence. The writers profile more than 100 top level athletes - including world champions and world record holders across a range of sports, as well as spreading news of their success. The site can be found at www.greatveganathletes.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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